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Thick cinnamon French toast slices stacked high, golden and caramelized with crisp edges, topped with whipped cream, fresh mint, juicy strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Cinnamon French Toast

Cinnamon french toast made with thick bread, spiced custard, and golden buttery crust for the ultimate breakfast indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
For Cooking
  • 8 slices thick bread (Texas toast, brioche, or challah) day old preferred
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter for cooking
  • extra butter for serving
For Topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • pure maple syrup warmed
  • fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • whipped cream optional
  • fresh mint leaves garnish

Equipment

  • Large shallow bowl For custard mixture
  • Whisk To mix eggs and spices
  • Large skillet/griddle For even cooking
  • Wide spatula For careful flipping
  • Fine-mesh sieve For powdered sugar dusting

Method
 

  1. Plate toast, dust with powdered sugar, add fresh berries, drizzle syrup, and garnish with mint leaves or whipped cream.
  2. Prep Bread – Slice thick bread and let sit out to dry slightly for better absorption.
  3. Soak Bread – Dip bread slices into custard for 20–30 seconds per side, allowing excess to drip off.
  4. Heat Pan – Warm a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt butter.
  5. Cook Toast – Place slices onto skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Repeat Batch – Add a little butter between batches to ensure each slice cooks evenly.
  7. Serve Warm – Plate toast, dust with powdered sugar, add fresh berries, drizzle syrup, and garnish with mint leaves or whipped cream.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.